• Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the government shutdown may become the longest in history.
• The standoff attributes primarily to disputes over healthcare subsidies.
• Republicans refuse negotiations until Democrats pause their healthcare demands.
• The shutdown has led to disruptions across various federal services and operations.
• Negotiations may hinge on the impending open enrollment period for health insurance.

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Monday that the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 13th day, has the potential to become the longest in American history. He stated he "won't negotiate" with Democrats until they agree to pause their healthcare demands, which have become a central point of contention in the standoff. "We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history," said Johnson during a press briefing at the Capitol, highlighting the lack of any clear resolution in sight, according to latimes, trtglobal, lemonde, and aljazeera.

The primary issue at the heart of the shutdown revolves around healthcare policy, specifically the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies at the end of the year. Democrats are demanding an extension for these subsidies that millions of Americans rely on for insurance, whereas Republicans maintain that the issue can be resolved once the government is reopened, prompting skepticism from the Democratic side about any commitments, according to latimes, trtglobal, and lemonde.

Johnson also expressed gratitude towards President Trump, who ensured military personnel would continue to receive pay during the shutdown, effectively removing a significant pressure point in the negotiation standoff. This has been critical as the shutdown has already led to various disruptions, including the closure of museums and national landmarks, and significant economic uncertainty, as airports face flight disruptions, according to latimes and aljazeera.

This shutdown's potential duration is being evaluated against historical measures, with attention focused on the upcoming deadline for open enrollment for health insurance, set to begin on November 1. The Kaiser Family Foundation warns that if subsidies are not renewed, monthly insurance costs could double for consumers by the end of the year, raising the stakes significantly for the ongoing negotiations, according to trtglobal, lemonde, and aljazeera.